Entrance to the competition will form a binding contract between yourself and promoters of the Gloucestershire Young Musician competition. Please read these rules before submitting your entry form.

1. Entrants should be aged under 22 on 1 March 2027.

2. Applicants should have a family home in Gloucestershire (including if away at college/university), or go to school in Gloucestershire, or receive musical tuition at a recognised musical organisation in Gloucestershire.

3. Previous title-holders are not eligible for entry.

4. Candidates should be of at least Grade 8 standard (Associated Board or equivalent) on their chosen instrument.

5. Entry is limited to the following instruments: piano, all brass, all woodwind, all strings (including guitar) and orchestral percussion.

6. Candidates will undertake to provide their own accompanist for all stages of the competition.

7. No expenses can be met by the competition promoters for all stages of the competition. However expenses may be available to the winner for performances associated with the prize.

8. All photographic, recording and broadcast rights shall be assigned to the competition promoters.

9. Entries must be made using the official online entry form and be received by midnight on 18/10/2026

10. The fee to enter the competition is £30 per entry.

11. Musicians are allowed to enter on more than one instrument.

12. The winner’s concerto performance with Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra will take place on (date to be finalised), and the winning musician will be expected to be available on this date.